Blackthorn Mining Bee vs long-beaked leafy moss
Andrena varians compared with Plagiomnium rostratum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | long-beaked leafy moss |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Bryophyta |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Bryopsida (Bryopsida) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Bryales (Bryales) |
| Family | Andrenidae | Mniaceae |
| Genus | Andrena | Plagiomnium |
| Species | Andrena varians | Plagiomnium rostratum |
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least Concernlong-beaked leafy moss
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | long-beaked leafy moss |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blackthorn Mining Bee
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
long-beaked leafy moss
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).
Blackthorn Mining Bee
The Blackthorn Mining Bee (Andrena varians) is a species in the genus Andrena. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
long-beaked leafy moss
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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